Modern katana made in Japan. Ideal for Iaido and Tameshigiri.<\/p>\n
Information about the blade:
\nNagasa (blade length): 72.7 cm
\nSori (blade curvature): 1.8 cm
\nMotohaba: 34.1 mm
\nMotokasane: 7 mm
\nBlade thickness: 7.3mm
\nSakihaba: 24.1 mm
\nSakikasane: 4.8 mm
\nBlade weight (blade only): 800 g
\nWeight without saya: 1150 g
\nThe blade was made in 1974 by master blacksmith Hidemune.<\/p>\n
Katana Mei (signature): Information about the blacksmith: Information about the mount: This sword is currently still in Japan. We will take care of the import handling (all costs including customs are included in the price) if you decide to buy it.
\nOmote page: \u65bc\u65e5\u5409\u5c71\u95a2\u4f4f\u4eba\u677e\u539f\u79c0\u5b97\u4f5c\u4e4b = Made on Mount Hiyoshi in Seki by <\/span><\/span>Matsubara Hidemune<\/span>
\nUra page: \u662d\u548c\u7532\u5bc5\u5e74\u516b\u6708\u65e5 = One day in August Showa 49 (1974)<\/p>\n
\nThe blacksmith Hidemune's real name was Matsubara Ryuhei. He was born in Nagano in 1930 and lived in Sekiguchi, Seki City, Gifu Province.
\nHis father was Matsubara Kaneyoshi and he was a student of the famous swordsmiths Kawashima Masahide and Nakata Kanehide in the 13th generation.
\nHe has won numerous awards as a blacksmith.<\/p>\n
\nThe blade is mounted in a classic katana mount. With black saya with high-gloss lacquer finish. The grip is made of black cotton. Very discreet overall look. In contrast, a light-coloured sageo band, as is often found on Japanese katana.<\/p>\n
\nWith the sword you will receive a copy of the Japanese weapons registration, which confirms that the sword has been registered as a genuine sword in Japan.<\/p>\n